About birdhead456

I have many titles from wife, mother, and Nana. But I am also a gardener and love to create beautiful spaces. To me the soul is much like a garden. It is a beautiful place where we meet God. Just as a garden needs attention, nutrients, and patience, so does our souls require time to be nurtured in order to bring forth the good fruit of a strong relationship with God.
I am a Spiritual Director working with Christian woman who desire such time and attention to help build a deeper connection with God.

About a decade ago, my husband and I started at a new church. As was our custom, we asked for a meeting with the pastor. The pastor came to our house and we had a delightful conversation about this new … Continue reading →

This was first posted as my April blog for the Grace and Such website: As I write this, it is early March. It’s a typical March day in Southeastern Pennsylvania: cool, no snow, and very windy. Winnie the Pooh would … Continue reading →

Several years ago, I was in a meeting with my Spiritual Director. I don’t really remember the content of the conversation, but I do remember that when I finished my monolog, I ended with the statement, “I know. I should … Continue reading →

“Hurry up and wait.” This is the expression my husband and I used when he was being diagnosed with cancer. We would hurry to get a test done, and have to wait for the results. Or hurry to make an … Continue reading →

I first wrote this blog for the website Grace and Such. It was posted on December 7, 2015. http://graceandsuch.com/index.php/2015/12/07/peace-on-earth/ Christmas Bells I HEARD the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words … Continue reading →

This picture is from a corner of my great room. I’ve been in a quandary since I realized I have a new cat who hasn’t experienced Christmas at our house, yet. She’s a sweetheart, but a different cat personality than we’ve ever … Continue reading →